Former Hibs striker McKirdy retires at 29
🇬🇧 English
Former Swindon Town, Hibernian and Crawley Town striker Harry McKirdy has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 29. McKirdy was released by League Two side Crawley at the end of last season. Writing on his Instagram account, he said: "After 14 years in full-time football, it's time to call it a day." I never thought I'd pack it in so early but sitting here where I am, happy in life, great people around me... how could I possibly have any regrets?" McKirdy came through the youth ranks at Stoke City and Aston Villa, and made his senior debut at the start of a loan spell with Stevenage in 2016.
He had further loans at Crewe Alexandra and Newport County before being released by Villa in 2019. McKirdy then played for Carlisle United and Port Vale before joining Swindon Town in August 2021. He was named in the EFL League Two team of the season and won Swindon's player of the season award for the 2021–22 campaign after scoring 24 goals in 44 games in all competitions.
Scottish Premiership club Hibernian signed him for an undisclosed fee in September 2022 but he failed to score in 33 games, mostly off the bench, and also had heart surgery during his time north of the border. He returned to Swindon Town on loan in February 2024 and then had a short spell with Bromley. McKirdy joined Crawley in June 2025, scoring eight goals in 33 appearances last season.
🇸🇦 العربية
هاري ماكيردي retiring في سن 29 بعد مسيرة في سويندون، هيبس، وكروالي
هاري ماكيردي retiring في سن 29 بعد مسيرة في سويندون، هيبس، وكروالي. Former Swindon Town, Hibernian and Crawley Town striker Harry McKirdy has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 29. McKirdy was released by League Two side Crawley at the end of last season.
Writing on his Instagram account, he said: "After 14 years in full-time football, it's time to call it a day." I never thought I'd pack it in so early but sitting here where I am, happy in life, great people around me... how could I possibly have any regrets? McKirdy came through the youth ranks at Stoke City and Aston Villa, and made his senior debut at the start of a loan spell with Stevenage in 2016. He had further loans at Crewe Alexandra and Newport County before being released by Villa in 2019. McKirdy then played for Carlisle United and Port Vale before joining Swindon Town in August 2021.
He was named in the EFL League Two team of the season and won Swindon's player of the season award for the 2021–22 campaign after scoring 24 goals in 44 games in all competitions. Scottish Premiership club Hibernian signed him for an undisclosed fee in September 2022 but he failed to score in 33 games, mostly off the bench, and also had heart surgery during his time north of the border. He returned to Swindon Town on loan in February 2024 and then had a short spell with Bromley.
McKirdy joined Crawley in June 2025, scoring eight goals in 33 appearances last season.
لماذا retired هاري ماكيردي في سن 29؟
retired هاري ماكيردي في سن 29 بعد 14 سنة في كرة القدم الاحترافية، مؤكداً أنه سعيد في الحياة مع أشخاص عظماء حوله ولم يكن لديه أي ندم رغم retirement المبكر.
🇧🇩 বাংলা
Harry McKirdy 29 বয়সে퇴役, স্বিনডন, হিবস এবং ক্রলি স্টিন্টের পর
Harry McKirdy 29 বয়সে퇴役, স্বিনডন, হিবস এবং ক্রলি স্টিন্টের পর।Former Swindon Town, Hibernian and Crawley Town striker Harry McKirdy has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 29. McKirdy was released by League Two side Crawley at the end of last season. Writing on his Instagram account, he said: "After 14 years in full-time football, it's time to call it a day." I never thought I'd pack it in so early but sitting here where I am, happy in life, great people around me... how could I possibly have any regrets? McKirdy came through the youth ranks at Stoke City and Aston Villa, and made his senior debut at the start of a loan spell with Stevenage in 2016.
He had further loans at Crewe Alexandra and Newport County before being released by Villa in 2019. McKirdy then played for Carlisle United and Port Vale before joining Swindon Town in August 2021. He was named in the EFL League Two team of the season and won Swindon's player of the season award for the 2021–22 campaign after scoring 24 goals in 44 games in all competitions.
Scottish Premiership club Hibernian signed him for an undisclosed fee in September 2022 but he failed to score in 33 games, mostly off the bench, and also had heart surgery during his time north of the border. He returned to Swindon Town on loan in February 2024 and then had a short spell with Bromley. McKirdy joined Crawley in June 2025, scoring eight goals in 33 appearances last season.
Harry McKirdy 29 বয়সে퇴役 কেন?
Harry McKirdy 29 বয়সে퇴役। 14 বছর পেশাদার ফুটবলে পরের পর retirement ঘোষণা দিয়েছেন, তিনি জীবনে খুশি এবং তাদের চারপাশে বড় মানুষ... কোনো পছন্দ নেই।
🇪🇸 Español
Harry McKirdy se retira a los 29 años tras su etapa en Swindon, Hibs y Crawley
Harry McKirdy se retira a los 29 años tras su etapa en Swindon, Hibs y Crawley. Former Swindon Town, Hibernian and Crawley Town striker Harry McKirdy has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 29. McKirdy was released by League Two side Crawley at the end of last season.
Writing on his Instagram account, he said: "After 14 years in full-time football, it's time to call it a day." I never thought I'd pack it in so early but sitting here where I am, happy in life, great people around me... how could I possibly have any regrets? McKirdy came through the youth ranks at Stoke City and Aston Villa, and made his senior debut at the start of a loan spell with Stevenage in 2016. He had further loans at Crewe Alexandra and Newport County before being released by Villa in 2019. McKirdy then played for Carlisle United and Port Vale before joining Swindon Town in August 2021.
He was named in the EFL League Two team of the season and won Swindon's player of the season award for the 2021–22 campaign after scoring 24 goals in 44 games in all competitions. Scottish Premiership club Hibernian signed him for an undisclosed fee in September 2022 but he failed to score in 33 games, mostly off the bench, and also had heart surgery during his time north of the border. He returned to Swindon Town on loan in February 2024 and then had a short spell with Bromley.
McKirdy joined Crawley in June 2025, scoring eight goals in 33 appearances last season.
¿Por qué Harry McKirdy se retiró a los 29 años?
Harry McKirdy se retiró a los 29 años después de 14 años en el fútbol profesional, afirmando que estaba feliz en la vida con grandes personas a su alrededor y no tenía arrepentimientos a pesar de retirarse tan temprano.
🇫🇷 Français
Harry McKirdy prend sa retraite à 29 ans après un passage à Swindon, Hibs et Crawley
Harry McKirdy prend sa retraite à 29 ans après un passage à Swindon, Hibs et Crawley. Former Swindon Town, Hibernian and Crawley Town striker Harry McKirdy has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 29. McKirdy was released by League Two side Crawley at the end of last season.
Writing on his Instagram account, he said: "After 14 years in full-time football, it's time to call it a day." I never thought I'd pack it in so early but sitting here where I am, happy in life, great people around me... how could I possibly have any regrets? McKirdy came through the youth ranks at Stoke City and Aston Villa, and made his senior debut at the start of a loan spell with Stevenage in 2016. He had further loans at Crewe Alexandra and Newport County before being released by Villa in 2019. McKirdy then played for Carlisle United and Port Vale before joining Swindon Town in August 2021.
He was named in the EFL League Two team of the season and won Swindon's player of the season award for the 2021–22 campaign after scoring 24 goals in 44 games in all competitions. Scottish Premiership club Hibernian signed him for an undisclosed fee in September 2022 but he failed to score in 33 games, mostly off the bench, and also had heart surgery during his time north of the border. He returned to Swindon Town on loan in February 2024 and then had a short spell with Bromley.
McKirdy joined Crawley in June 2025, scoring eight goals in 33 appearances last season.
Pourquoi Harry McKirdy a-t-il pris sa retraite à 29 ans ?
Harry McKirdy a pris sa retraite à 29 ans après 14 ans de football professionnel, déclarant qu'il était heureux dans la vie avec de grandes personnes autour de lui et qu'il n'avait aucun regret malgré un départ anticipé.
🇮🇳 हिन्दी
Harry McKirdy 29 साल की उम्र में सेवानिवृत्त, स्विंडन, हिब्स और क्रॉली स्टिंट के बाद
Harry McKirdy 29 साल की उम्र में सेवानिवृत्त, स्विंडन, हिब्स और क्रॉली स्टिंट के बाद।Former Swindon Town, Hibernian and Crawley Town striker Harry McKirdy has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 29. McKirdy was released by League Two side Crawley at the end of last season. Writing on his Instagram account, he said: "After 14 years in full-time football, it's time to call it a day." I never thought I'd pack it in so early but sitting here where I am, happy in life, great people around me... how could I possibly have any regrets? McKirdy came through the youth ranks at Stoke City and Aston Villa, and made his senior debut at the start of a loan spell with Stevenage in 2016.
He had further loans at Crewe Alexandra and Newport County before being released by Villa in 2019. McKirdy then played for Carlisle United and Port Vale before joining Swindon Town in August 2021. He was named in the EFL League Two team of the season and won Swindon's player of the season award for the 2021–22 campaign after scoring 24 goals in 44 games in all competitions.
Scottish Premiership club Hibernian signed him for an undisclosed fee in September 2022 but he failed to score in 33 games, mostly off the bench, and also had heart surgery during his time north of the border. He returned to Swindon Town on loan in February 2024 and then had a short spell with Bromley. McKirdy joined Crawley in June 2025, scoring eight goals in 33 appearances last season.
Harry McKirdy ने 29 साल की उम्र में सेवानिवृत्ति क्यों ली?
Harry McKirdy ने 29 साल की उम्र में सेवानिवृत्ति ली। उन्होंने 14 साल के पेशेवर फुटबॉल करियर के बाद सेवानिवृत्ति की, जिसमें उन्होंने कहा कि वह जीवन में खुश हैं और उनके आसपास महान लोग हैं... कोई पछतावा नहीं।
🇮🇩 Bahasa Indonesia
Harry McKirdy pensiprinsip pada usia 29 setelah Swindon, Hibs, Crawley
Harry McKirdy pensiprinsip pada usia 29 setelah Swindon, Hibs, Crawley. Former Swindon Town, Hibernian and Crawley Town striker Harry McKirdy has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 29. McKirdy was released by League Two side Crawley at the end of last season.
Writing on his Instagram account, he said: "After 14 years in full-time football, it's time to call it a day." I never thought I'd pack it in so early but sitting here where I am, happy in life, great people around me... how could I possibly have any regrets? McKirdy came through the youth ranks at Stoke City and Aston Villa, and made his senior debut at the start of a loan spell with Stevenage in 2016. He had further loans at Crewe Alexandra and Newport County before being released by Villa in 2019. McKirdy then played for Carlisle United and Port Vale before joining Swindon Town in August 2021.
He was named in the EFL League Two team of the season and won Swindon's player of the season award for the 2021–22 campaign after scoring 24 goals in 44 games in all competitions. Scottish Premiership club Hibernian signed him for an undisclosed fee in September 2022 but he failed to score in 33 games, mostly off the bench, and also had heart surgery during his time north of the border. He returned to Swindon Town on loan in February 2024 and then had a short spell with Bromley.
McKirdy joined Crawley in June 2025, scoring eight goals in 33 appearances last season.
Mengapa Harry McKirdy pensiprinsip pada usia 29?
Harry McKirdy pensiprinsip pada usia 29 setelah 14 tahun sepak bola profesional, menyatakan bahwa ia bahagia dalam hidup dengan orang-orang besar di sekelilingnya dan tidak memiliki menyesal sedikit pun meskipun pensiprinsip awal.
🇯🇵 日本語
Harry McKirdy 29歳で現役引退、スウィンドン、ヒブス、クローリーのステップを経て
Harry McKirdy 29歳で現役引退、スウィンドン、ヒブス、クローリーのステップを経て。Former Swindon Town, Hibernian and Crawley Town striker Harry McKirdy has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 29. McKirdy was released by League Two side Crawley at the end of last season. Writing on his Instagram account, he said: "After 14 years in full-time football, it's time to call it a day." I never thought I'd pack it in so early but sitting here where I am, happy in life, great people around me... how could I possibly have any regrets? McKirdy came through the youth ranks at Stoke City and Aston Villa, and made his senior debut at the start of a loan spell with Stevenage in 2016.
He had further loans at Crewe Alexandra and Newport County before being released by Villa in 2019. McKirdy then played for Carlisle United and Port Vale before joining Swindon Town in August 2021. He was named in the EFL League Two team of the season and won Swindon's player of the season award for the 2021–22 campaign after scoring 24 goals in 44 games in all competitions.
Scottish Premiership club Hibernian signed him for an undisclosed fee in September 2022 but he failed to score in 33 games, mostly off the bench, and also had heart surgery during his time north of the border. He returned to Swindon Town on loan in February 2024 and then had a short spell with Bromley. McKirdy joined Crawley in June 2025, scoring eight goals in 33 appearances last season.
なぜHarry McKirdyは29歳で現役引退したのか?
Harry McKirdyは14年間のプロフェッショナルフットボールの後、29歳で現役引退。生活に満足しており、周りに素晴らしい人々がいて、早期の引退にもかかわらず後悔はないと語った。
🇧🇷 Português
Harry McKirdy aposenta-se aos 29 anos após passagem por Swindon, Hibs e Crawley
Harry McKirdy aposenta-se aos 29 anos após passagem por Swindon, Hibs e Crawley. Former Swindon Town, Hibernian and Crawley Town striker Harry McKirdy has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 29. McKirdy was released by League Two side Crawley at the end of last season.
Writing on his Instagram account, he said: "After 14 years in full-time football, it's time to call it a day." I never thought I'd pack it in so early but sitting here where I am, happy in life, great people around me... how could I possibly have any regrets? McKirdy came through the youth ranks at Stoke City and Aston Villa, and made his senior debut at the start of a loan spell with Stevenage in 2016. He had further loans at Crewe Alexandra and Newport County before being released by Villa in 2019. McKirdy then played for Carlisle United and Port Vale before joining Swindon Town in August 2021.
He was named in the EFL League Two team of the season and won Swindon's player of the season award for the 2021–22 campaign after scoring 24 goals in 44 games in all competitions. Scottish Premiership club Hibernian signed him for an undisclosed fee in September 2022 but he failed to score in 33 games, mostly off the bench, and also had heart surgery during his time north of the border. He returned to Swindon Town on loan in February 2024 and then had a short spell with Bromley.
McKirdy joined Crawley in June 2025, scoring eight goals in 33 appearances last season.
Por que Harry McKirdy se aposentou aos 29 anos?
Harry McKirdy se aposentou aos 29 anos após 14 anos de futebol profissional, afirmando que estava feliz na vida com grandes pessoas ao seu redor e não tinha arrependimentos apesar de ter se aposentado cedo.
🇷🇺 Русский
Harry McKirdy уходит в retirement по возрасту 29 лет после стажировок в Swindon, Hibs, Crawley
Harry McKirdy уходит в retirement по возрасту 29 лет после стажировок в Swindon, Hibs, Crawley. Former Swindon Town, Hibernian and Crawley Town striker Harry McKirdy has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 29. McKirdy was released by League Two side Crawley at the end of last season.
Writing on his Instagram account, he said: "After 14 years in full-time football, it's time to call it a day." I never thought I'd pack it in so early but sitting here where I am, happy in life, great people around me... how could I possibly have any regrets? McKirdy came through the youth ranks at Stoke City and Aston Villa, and made his senior debut at the start of a loan spell with Stevenage in 2016. He had further loans at Crewe Alexandra and Newport County before being released by Villa in 2019. McKirdy then played for Carlisle United and Port Vale before joining Swindon Town in August 2021.
He was named in the EFL League Two team of the season and won Swindon's player of the season award for the 2021–22 campaign after scoring 24 goals in 44 games in all competitions. Scottish Premiership club Hibernian signed him for an undisclosed fee in September 2022 but he failed to score in 33 games, mostly off the bench, and also had heart surgery during his time north of the border. He returned to Swindon Town on loan in February 2024 and then had a short spell with Bromley.
McKirdy joined Crawley in June 2025, scoring eight goals in 33 appearances last season.
Почему Harry McKirdy ушел в retirement в возрасте 29 лет?
Harry McKirdy ушел в retirement в возрасте 29 лет после 14 лет профессионального футбола, заявив, что счастлив в жизни с большими людьми вокруг и не имеет никаких сожалений несмотря на ранний retirement.
🇨🇳 简体中文
Harry McKirdy 29岁退役,结束斯温顿、 Hibs、克劳利之旅
Harry McKirdy 29岁退役,结束斯温顿、 Hibs、克劳利之旅。Former Swindon Town, Hibernian and Crawley Town striker Harry McKirdy has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 29. McKirdy was released by League Two side Crawley at the end of last season. Writing on his Instagram account, he said: "After 14 years in full-time football, it's time to call it a day." I never thought I'd pack it in so early but sitting here where I am, happy in life, great people around me... how could I possibly have any regrets? McKirdy came through the youth ranks at Stoke City and Aston Villa, and made his senior debut at the start of a loan spell with Stevenage in 2016.
He had further loans at Crewe Alexandra and Newport County before being released by Villa in 2019. McKirdy then played for Carlisle United and Port Vale before joining Swindon Town in August 2021. He was named in the EFL League Two team of the season and won Swindon's player of the season award for the 2021–22 campaign after scoring 24 goals in 44 games in all competitions.
Scottish Premiership club Hibernian signed him for an undisclosed fee in September 2022 but he failed to score in 33 games, mostly off the bench, and also had heart surgery during his time north of the border. He returned to Swindon Town on loan in February 2024 and then had a short spell with Bromley. McKirdy joined Crawley in June 2025, scoring eight goals in 33 appearances last season.
Harry McKirdy 为什么在29岁退役?
Harry McKirdy 29岁退役,结束职业足球生涯。他在14年的职业生涯后退役,表示他对生活很满意,身边有优秀的人,尽管提前退役却没有任何遗憾。